Mime Signs Video Dictionary – L

Introduction
Handshapes
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Sign Families
Mime Sign Dictionary SimCom Vocabulary Building
Sign Families SimCom Vocabulary Building
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Mime Signs Video Dictionary and Sign Families by NeoHear was authored by Lois N Maroney

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Audio Explanation: There is no audio for the video dictionary. The intention of this is for you to focus on the signing and speech reaching. We believe that this builds awareness of the deaf experience. If you speak, vocalize the word as you say the sign. This will help you remember it and allow others to lipread what you are saying.

Ladder (climb with hands)

Handshape: Curved 5 Hands
Memory Aide: the movement of your hands when you climb a ladder
Example of sentence usage: He keeps a ladder in the garage.

Lift (raise)

Handshape: Open Hand
Memory Aide: lifting something in your hand
Example of sentence usage: She lifted the desk blotter to retrieve what she had hidden.
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: elevate

Like (fond of)

Handshape: S Hand
Memory Aide: the sentiment of really liking something by kissing the back of your hand
Example of sentence usage: Everybody likes puppies and ice cream!
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: dig! (slang)

Lipstick

Handshape: Modified X Hand
Memory Aide: applying lipstick
Example of sentence usage: She applied the pink lipstick.
Consider using this sign for: lip balm/moisturizer

Listen

Handshape: C Hand
Memory Aide: cupping one’s ear to hear better
Example of sentence usage: Listen to what I am saying!
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: hear

Loathe (abhor, abhorrence, avoid)

Handshape: Open Hands
Memory Aide: mime pushing away something you loathe
Example of sentence usage: I loathe bananas!
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: detest

Lollipop

Handshape: X Hand
Memory Aide: how the hand moves holding a lollipop
Example of sentence usage: The doctor gave the kids lollipops after their exam.
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: sucker

Lotion (hand lotion)

Handshape: Open Hands
Memory Aide: rubbing hands together to rub in lotion
Example of sentence usage: The lotion soothed his cracked skin.
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: cream, salve

Luggage (handbag, purse, suitcase)

Handshape: S Hand
Memory Aide: holding luggage by the handles
Example of sentence usage: She carried her luggage to the taxi.
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: bag

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